Published Articles
Reward Ad Stars for Value, Results
Rick Kurnit's article "Reward Ad Stars for Value, Results" was published in Advertising Age's Career Guide edition on September 24, 2007.
September 24, 2007
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In the Press: Quoted
Source Financing Investors Sues Norman Hsu
The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and Contra Costa Times all quoted Ronald Minkoff on a lawsuit Source Financial Investors LLC filed against Norman Hsu. Read more.
September 21, 2007
Published Articles
The Lasting Effect of Star Power
The New York Law Journal featured Linda Wank and Elisabeth Cavanagh's "The Lasting Effect of Star Power" as the lead article in the Trusts & Estates section of its September 17, 2007 publication.
September 17, 2007
In the Press: Quoted
Linda Wank on Inside Edition
Inside Edition interviewed Trust and Estates expert Linda Wank to answer questions about Leona Helmsley's will.
August 29, 2007
In the Press: Quoted
The Making of an Indie
Black Enterprise magazine quoted Lisa Davis on independent film distribution in the August 2007 article, "The Making of an Indie."
August 1, 2007
Published Articles
Compilation of Cases Involving Restrictive Covenants Among Law Partners
The ethical rules prohibiting lawyers from entering into restrictive covenants – Model Rule 5.6 and its predecessor, DR 2-108 of the Code of Professional Responsibility – are not as simple as they appear. For those lawyers, schooled under Cohen v. Lord Day & Lord, 75 N.Y.2d 95 (1989), the prohibition appears absolute: lawyers may not enter into agreements with their law partners that require those who leave the firm to forfeit earned compensation or other benefits if they compete with the firm. Some courts take an equally simplistic view. Read more.
July 28, 2007
In the Press: Quoted
Answering Solengo: Free Speech & Fair Use
In the Lipper HedgeWorld News article, "Answering Solengo: Free Speech & Fair Use" on July 27, 2007, Edward Rosenthal was mentioned as the attorney for DealBreaker - a Wall Street Blog opposing a complaint brought by Solengo Capital.
July 27, 2007
In the Press: Praise
Michael Frankfurt in 2007 Power Lawyers Top 100 List.
The Hollywood Reporter, Esq included Michael Frankfurt in its 2007 "Power Lawyers Top 100 Outside Counsel" list.
July 24, 2007
In the Press: Quoted
A Free Mascot: Hungrr’s Story
In a July 9, 2007 New York Press article, "A Free Mascot: Hungrr's Story," Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned as legal counsel to Hungrr LLC, a company dedicated to raise awareness on hunger in America.
July 9, 2007
Published Articles
Developing an Advertising Compliance Program
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum authored the chapter "Developing an Advertising Compliance Program" included in the book Advertising and Litigation Best Practices. The book was published in July 2007 by Aspatore.
July 1, 2007
In the Press: Quoted
Grown Folk’s Business
URB magazine quoted Christopher Chase in the July/August 2007 article "Grown Folk's Business".
July 1, 2007
Published Articles: In the Press
E-Discovery From a Global Perspective
Lauren Bishow co-wrote the article, “E-Discovery From a Global Perspective: Applying the ‘Possession, Custody and Control’ Test to Electronic Information Stored Domestically and Abroad” published in The Legal Intelligencer.
June 1, 2007
In the Press: Quoted
Jason Smilovic’s Seven-Figure NBC Deal
The Hollywood Reporter recognized Amy Nickin as the attorney who closed a seven-figure deal for Jason Smilovic with NBC Universal Television Studio in its "Industry Dealflow" column of the May 29 - June 11, 2007 edition.
May 29, 2007
Published Articles
“Viacom v. YouTube Does the Highly Publicized Case Deal With The ‘Metaphysics of Law’?”
Internet Law & Strategy published Sean F. Kane's article on "Viacom v. YouTube" in its April 2007, Vol. 5, No. 4 issue.
April 30, 2007
How the Band Protects Its Brand
IP Today published Christopher Chase's article on the use of trademarks to protect and promote musicians. View Article
April 21, 2007
In the Press: Praise
Lisa Davis Featured in The Network Journal Magazine
The Network Journal named Lisa E. Davis in its "25 Influential Black Women in Business" list. Read more.
April 11, 2007
Published Articles
Patent Strategy in the Game Industry
Gamasutra published S. Gregory Boyd's article "Patent Strategy in the Game Industry". View Article
March 25, 2007
Published Articles
Legal Consideratons for Branded Entertainment
As advertising agencies and production companies continue to get into the business of producing branded entertainment and other content that doesn't fall within the traditional definition of "advertising," they are faced with the challenge of adapting their businesses to meet the demands of these new projects. It should come as no surprise that when you're creating viral films, television shows, Second Life content or video games, for example, you're going to be faced with new business, production, and legal considerations. Read more.
March 23, 2007
Published Articles
Government Certification = Business
The federal government and many city and state governments have programs designed to increase the flow of contracts to minority-owned and women-owned businesses. A recent example of a firm winning status as a women-owned business is Public Communications Inc. of Chicago. It won the designation of "Women's Business Enterprise" from the Women's Business Development Center, Chicago, and is seeking similar recognition from city, county, state and federal offices. Read more.
January 29, 2007
Published Articles
Creating Some Buzz, Commercial Alert’s Complaint, FTC’s Guidance
Advertisers are increasingly turning to "buzz marketing" to communicate with today's consumers. These consumers are watching (and posting) videos on YouTube. They belong to social networking sites such as mySpace. They have avatars on Second Life. They have their own blogs. And, the theory goes, they are less susceptible to being influenced by traditional advertising campaigns. Read more.
January 26, 2007
Setup and Tax Advice for New Firms
PR professionals who strike out on their own face legal and accounting issues but they are by no means daunting.A sole proprietor will have far fewer issues than a group of PR people starting a business. Sole proprietor may make sense if the business is small and the owner has few assets. If you just do business under your own name, there's no need even to file a DBA (Doing Business As) form with the state or county. Read more.
December 20, 2006
Litigations that Changed the Games Industry
Gamasutra published S. Gregory Boyd's article "Litigations that Changed the Games Industry". View Article
December 18, 2006
Published Articles
“Internet Gambling Banned, New Legislation Forces Online Gaming Sites to Decide ....”
Internet Law & Strategy published Sean Kane's article "Internet Gambling Banned, New Legislation Forces Online Gaming Sites to Decide When to Hold Them and When to Fold Them" was published in its November 2006 issue, Vol. 4, No. 11.
November 30, 2006
Published Articles
Consider “Phantom Stock”
Smaller PR firms usually don't offer stock to employees because this raises complicated tax issues and minority ownership protection issues. It can also be costly to set up such a program. Also, PR firms may have to repurchase their own equity at a later date and take a financial hit. An alternative is "phantom stock" which lets employees share in the growth of a firm but eliminates the complications of actual stock. Read more.
November 8, 2006
In the Press: Quoted
Industry Dealflow
The Hollywood Reporter listed Amy Nickin as counsel to John Goodman in the column "Industry Dealflow".
October 24, 2006
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